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A festive graduation cake with buttercream frosting, a fondant graduation cap topper, and gold sprinkles on a decorated dessert table.
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graduation cakes

Celebrate with delicious graduation cakes that are moist, fluffy, and customizable. Follow this easy recipe for a stunning cake to make your big day unforgettable!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword buttercream cake, celebration cake, Chocolate and Vanilla Cake, Graduation cake, party dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
cooling and decorating 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 450kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups 310g all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml whole milk or buttermilk

Frosting & Decoration

  • 1 ½ cups 340g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 cups 600g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Tools & Oven
  • Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  • Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar
  • Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
  • Step 5: Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk
  • Step 6: Bake the Cake
  • Step 7: Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
  • Step 8: Assemble and Frost the Cake
  • Step 9: Decorate Your Graduation Cake

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Sugars: 40g
  • Protein: 5g